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February 24, 2023

It Fell From the Sky by The Fan Brothers

Published: 28 September 2021 by Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Illustrator: Fan Brothers Pages: 48 Format: Picture Book ★   ★   ★   ★  – 4 Stars It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a […]…

February 9, 2023

Rodney the Tortoise by Nan Forler

Published: 15th February 2022 Publisher: Tundra Books Illustrator: Yong Ling Kang Pages: 40 Format: Picture Book ★   ★   ★   ★  – 4 Stars Bernadette and Rodney are the best of friends. Rodney’s not so good at playing cards, but he’s great at staring contests. His favorite food is lettuce, though he eats it VERRRRRRY SLOOOOOWLY. […]

February 2, 2023

Zadie Smith’s “Weirdo”

Published: 15th April 2021 Publisher: Puffin Illustrator: Nick Laird Pages: 32 Format: Picture Book ★   ★   ★   ★  – 4 Stars Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit – and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for […]

January 26, 2023

What’s Up With You, James Catchpole?

Published: 6 April 2021 Publisher: Faber & Faber Illustrator: Karen George Pages: 32 Format: Picture Book ★   ★   ★   ★  – 4 Stars This is the experience of one-legged Joe, a child who just wants to have fun in the playground. Constantly seen first for his disability, Joe is fed up of only ever being asked about […]

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